PROMOTING QUALITY AND STANDARDS
In English Language Assessment Worldwide
As English language testing advances, being aware of the latest trends and developments and having opportunities to exchange ideas and solutions with other industry affiliates benefits your professional growth, as well as the field itself. Feel informed, supported and inspired by joining the English Language Testing Society (ELTS).
What We're About
People interested in language testing
Our goal at the English Language Testing Society (ELTSociety) is to become the leading advocate for excellence in English language testing. This includes large-scale proficiency testing, as well as the achievement testing happening with teachers and students in the classroom. We strive to advance, improve, promote and develop a widespread understanding of guidelines and best practices for language assessment worldwide.
Mission
Our Mission is to promote quality and standards for assessment of English as-a-Second or Foreign Language worldwide.
Vision
Our vision is to be recognized as the premier international organization for teachers and other professionals in the field of ESL/EFL testing.
Trustees
Together we amass decades of experience in the International Education field. Our trustees' knowledge ranges from standardized test creation, international business and administration, teaching and much more.
Core principles
Integrity
Being straightforward, honest and truthful in all professional and business relationships.
Professionalism
Complying with relevant laws and regulations of the nations we are based in.
Objectivity
Not allowing bias, conflict of interest or the influence of others to override your professional judgement.
Confidentiality
No disclosing professional information unless having been given specific permission to do so or a legal duty to do so.
Forethought
An ongoing commitment to your level of professional knowledge and skill.
Is Membership Right for You?
- Price: $50.00 USD (Professional) $20.00 (Student)
- Exclusive to professionals in the field of International Education.
- Voting rights
- Participation in the ELTSociety Annual Conference
- Access to publications
- Communication with trustees
- Participation in the Directory of Experts (click to learn more)
Reliability: How do I measure it? How do I increase it?
ELTSociety Webinar – Reliability: How do I measure it? How do I increase it? Led by our Webinar Chair, Michael Fields, and sponsored by English Language Programs – US Department of State
What Aspects of Speaking Can AI Assess?
In AI, the movie by Steven Spielberg, the robot child named David attains what most experts consider almost impossible for AI to achieve, the ability to love. With this level of technology, it would be possible for AI graders to assess every aspect of test takers’ speaking skills.
Testing in 10 – Dr. Deborah Crusan
Deborah Crusan is professor of TESOL/Applied Linguistics at Wright State University where she prepares teachers for the language classroom and teaches linguistics, assessment, and pedagogical grammar in the MATESOL program.
Testing in 10 – Moroni Flake
Special guest: Moroni Flake, CEO of English3.Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, English3’s mission is to increase access to higher education around the world through accurate, affordable, and convenient online English proficiency instruction and assessment.
Webinar – Validity: What does it mean for me?
Validity: What does it mean for me? | sponsored by S.P.A. (Speaking Proficiency Assessment)
English Education in Japan Part Two
In the last article, I discussed English education up until college admission and pointed out some problems—most notably how unbalanced assessments affect the ways young people study English.
Here, I would like to mention the status of college education in our country.
Webinar – Assessing Writing
Assessing Writing: Content, Organization, Grammar, Vocabulary \sponsored by S.P.A. (Speaking Proficiency Assessment)
Webinar – Overall Testing Usefulness: What does it mean for me?
Overall Testing Usefulness: What does it mean for me? Led by our Webinar Chair, Michael Fields, and sponsored by Via Lingua
